There comes a time in every serious relationship where you get comfortable with your partner. You let your guard down, stop trying to be perfect all the time, and reveal your true self. While being in a comfortable relationship is a relationship goal in itself, it\u2019s important to remember to take time to keep the romance alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Romantic gestures don\u2019t always have to be grand, sweeping, and rival the plot of a romantic comedy. Sometimes, the smaller everyday gestures can be the most thoughtful. If you\u2019re not sure how to be romantic without being cheesy, here are some tips to help you rekindle the flame and make magical moments together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take them on a date. Pay them a compliment. Sing their praises to others, too. Write a love note. Give them a massage. Get them a \u201cjust because\u201d gift. Recreate one of your \u201cfirsts.\u201d Put your phone down. Above all else, a romantic gesture is one that will mean something special to your partner. Do something thoughtful that shows you\u2019re thinking of them and they\u2019ll be swooning in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Because being romantic doesn’t have to be cringe-worthy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":17843,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[894,891],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthy-relationships","category-relationship-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>No, not a date night on the couch with pizza and Netflix. We\u2019re talking about a proper date. Every once and a while, it\u2019s important to actually get out of the house together. You don\u2019t have to get gussied up and dine at a five-star restaurant, but it is nice to go somewhere and spend quality time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>More than anything, people in a relationship want to feel like their partner is listening to them. One of best ways to prove that you’re paying attention, is by complimenting someone. Tell them that they look nice, that you love their sense of humor, or that they whipped up a delicious baked ziti for dinner. Compliments are an easy but incredibly rewarding way to be romantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Sometimes, a compliment means even more when it\u2019s paid indirectly. If your significant other got a big promotion, said something funny, or did something particularly thoughtful, don\u2019t be afraid to brag about them the next time you\u2019re out with friends. It shows that you\u2019re proud of them\u2014and proud to be with them, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>This treads dangerously into cheesy territory, but when done well, a love note is anything but cheesy. Write down why you love your partner and leave the note in their pocket, in purse, or on their pillow. They’re guaranteed to keep it somewhere special and look back at it often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>The next time you\u2019re watching TV or relaxing in bed, offer to give you partner a massage. It\u2019s an unexpected but welcome offer that nobody can turn down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>It doesn\u2019t have to be expensive; it\u2019s the thought that counts. A new journal, a bag of their favorite fresh coffee beans, or a succulent are great ideas. If they ask what the occasion is, tell them that it\u2019s just because you love them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Go back to the park where you met, stop by the coffee shop where you had your first date, or (if you’re married) make a reservation at the restaurant where you proposed. Nostalgia is terribly romantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>These days, we\u2019re on our phones 24\/7, opening and closing the same few apps just to pass the time. But inevitably, picking up your phone to check a notification quickly leads to 20 minutes of mindless scrolling. If you make an effort to stay off your phone, they\u2019ll notice and follow suit. If they don’t, a simple \u201cHey, my eyes are up here!\u201d will playfully send the message. It sounds like a simple gesture but trust me: It goes a long<\/em> way and shows that you\u2019re fully focused on your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n